Neighbourhood Area Proposal

Trawden

Forest

22nd July 2016

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Contents

Background ...... 5

Public Consultation ...... 5

Subject Matter ...... 5

Publication ...... 5

Consultation Period ...... 6

Availability of Documents ...... 6

How to Comment ...... 6

Appendix 1: Letter of application and boundary map ...... 7

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Background

In November 2011, the Localism Act introduced new rights and powers to allow local communities to help shape development through the preparation of neighbourhood plans.

In a letter dated 6th July 2016 Trawden Forest Parish Council submitted formal written notification to Pendle Council stating their intention to prepare a neighbourhood plan (Appendix 1).

In accordance with Regulation 5 of The Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012 [“The Regulations”] this notification included: (a) A map which identifies the area to which the area application relates; (b) A statement explaining why this area is considered appropriate to be designated as a neighbourhood area; and (c) A statement that the organisation or body making the area application is a relevant body for the purposes of designating a neighbourhood area (in accordance with section 61G of the Town & County Planning Act 1990).

On 11th July 2016, Pendle Council formally responded to this letter, setting-out the timetable for the public consultation required by Regulation 6. Date of publication: Friday 22nd July 2016 Closing date for representations: Friday 19th August 2016 Date of Committee: Thursday 15th September 2016 Deadline for Designation: Friday 16th September 2016

Public Consultation

Subject Matter The consultation does not address the content of the proposed Neighbourhood Plan (which will be prepared with community involvement at a later date), but provides an opportunity for members of the public and other key stakeholders to comment on: (a) the proposed neighbourhood area; and (b) the proposed neighbourhood planning body for Trawden Forest.

The letter of application indicates that these details are as follows: • Plan Area The proposed area includes the whole of the parish of Trawden Forest (Appendix 1). • Relevant Body Trawden Forest Parish Council.

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Publication A public notice announcing the proposal to prepare a neighbourhood plan, and the statutory public consultation, was published in the Leader Times Series of newspapers [Nelson Leader, Colne Times and Barnoldswick & Earby Times] on Friday 22nd July 2016.

Consultation Period As the application has been received from a parish council and relates to “the whole of the area of the parish council”, in accordance with the provisions set out in The Neighbourhood Planning (General) (Amendment) Regulations 2015, as amended the public consultation will last for a period of four weeks from the date of publication (i.e. 22nd July 2016).

Availability of Documents Further information on neighbourhood planning and the proposed Trawden Forest Neighbourhood Plan can be found on the Pendle Council website at: • www.pendle.gov.uk/neighbourhoodplans

The consultation documents are also available to view at the following locations during their normal opening hours: • Number One Market Street, Nelson, BB9 7LJ (Principal Planning Office) • Trawden Forest Parish Council, Unit 2A Black Carr Mill, Trawden, Colne, BB8 8RA • Trawden Public Library, Church Street, Trawden, Colne, BB8 8RU • Colne Public Library, Market Street, Colne, BB8 0AP

How to Comment Representations must be submitted in writing (letter or email) and received by Pendle Council on or before Friday 19th August 2016 at the following address: Planning Policy & Conservation Pendle Borough Council Town Hall Market Street Nelson Lancashire BB9 7LG Email: [email protected]

Should you require any additional advice or information, please contact: John Halton Principal Planning Officer (Policy) Tel: 01282 661330

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Appendix 1

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Pendle Council Strategic Services Planning, Building Control & Licensing Town Hall Market Street Nelson Lancashire BB9 7LG

Tel: 01282 661330 Email [email protected] Website: www.pendle.gov.uk/planning

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